Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice
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Early Uptake of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatoduodenectomy: Translating Trial Evidence into Practice

Following pivotal trial data demonstrating reduced infection and pancreatic fistula rates with piperacillin-tazobactam prophylaxis in pancreatoduodenectomy, adoption of broad-spectrum antibiotics increased significantly, particularly among patients with biliary stents, though racial disparities in use persisted.
Disparities in Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis in the U.S. (2001–2019): The Roles of Race, Social Vulnerability, and Specialist Access
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Disparities in Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis in the U.S. (2001–2019): The Roles of Race, Social Vulnerability, and Specialist Access

This analysis of nearly 1.4 million U.S. gynecologic cancer cases reveals that racial/ethnic minorities, socially vulnerable communities, and women lacking geographic access to gynecologic oncologists face higher odds of late-stage cancer diagnosis, with implications for targeted interventions.